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Stingray City

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

They feel like wet velvet and will eat right out of your hand, these big stingrays that resemble graceful, underwater cousins of Stealth bombers. Stingrays know the shallow sandbars of the North Sound of Grand Cayman are a reliable place to feast on squid offered by tourists who arrive daily on tour boats to mingle with them. But watch out for those rascally bar jacks who will try to snatch a stingray’s lunch out of your hands.

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Underwater Adventure

Let the adventure begin! Take an underwater submarine tour to see Grand Cayman’s marine life, including a close-up view of colorful coral canyons, fish, sponges, stingrays, turtles and on a rare occasion, a shark.9601280

Let the adventure begin! Take an underwater submarine tour to see Grand Cayman’s marine life, including a close-up view of colorful coral canyons, fish, sponges, stingrays, turtles and on a rare occasion, a shark.

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Catamaran Cruise

Catamaran Cruise

Take a catamaran cruise! Sample the local Caymanian cuisine, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the sea and the island.9601280

Take a catamaran cruise! Sample the local Caymanian cuisine, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the sea and the island.

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Snorkeling in Stingray City

Snorkeling in Stingray City

Go snorkeling in Stingray City, a series of shallow sandbars found in the North Sound of Grand Cayman. Tourists visit the popular attraction to pet and interact with southern stingrays.9601280

Go snorkeling in Stingray City, a series of shallow sandbars found in the North Sound of Grand Cayman. Tourists visit the popular attraction to pet and interact with southern stingrays.

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Go horseback riding along the tranquil blue waters of Grand Cayman’s pristine beaches. Some tour companies offer a fun trek through the island’s tropical forest and the beach. We suggest horseback riding along the beach to watch sun set.9601280

Go horseback riding along the tranquil blue waters of Grand Cayman’s pristine beaches. Some tour companies offer a fun trek through the island’s tropical forest and the beach. We suggest horseback riding along the beach to watch sun set.

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Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana

Explore the wildlife on Grand Cayman Island, including the endangered Blue Iguana, the longest-living species of lizard. These blue creatures have been known to live up to 69 years near dry forests or near the shore. At least 5 non-profit organizations are working with the government to ensure the survival of the Blue Iguana.9601280

Explore the wildlife on Grand Cayman Island, including the endangered Blue Iguana, the longest-living species of lizard. These blue creatures have been known to live up to 69 years near dry forests or near the shore. At least 5 non-profit organizations are working with the government to ensure the survival of the Blue Iguana.

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Pedro St. James National Historic Site

Pedro St. James National Historic Site

Rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1970, the Pedro St. James house -- also known to locals as “the Castle” -- is where island’s first 400 residents met to elect the Caymans’ first legislative assembly, on December 5, 1831. Tourists can take a self-guided tour the house and get an awesome panoramic view of the sea.9601280

Rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1970, the Pedro St. James house -- also known to locals as “the Castle” -- is where island’s first 400 residents met to elect the Caymans’ first legislative assembly, on December 5, 1831. Tourists can take a self-guided tour the house and get an awesome panoramic view of the sea.

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Seven Mile Beach

Seven Mile Beach

Seven Mile Beach aka West Bay Beach has been called one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. This wonderful white-sand beach stretches from George Town to Long Point. Its sandy bottom and calm, clear water make it an ideal spot for families with small children. Seven Mile Beach is great for snorkeling and other watersports. If you’re looking for a spot to relax in silence, then steer clear of the areas located near the big resorts if you’re looking for a spot to relax and unwind in silence. These areas tend to be crowded.9601280

Seven Mile Beach aka West Bay Beach has been called one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. This wonderful white-sand beach stretches from George Town to Long Point. Its sandy bottom and calm, clear water make it an ideal spot for families with small children. Seven Mile Beach is great for snorkeling and other watersports. If you’re looking for a spot to relax in silence, then steer clear of the areas located near the big resorts if you’re looking for a spot to relax and unwind in silence. These areas tend to be crowded.

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Fishing

Fishing

Grand Cayman Island is a prime spot for fishing. Enjoy fishing with the family or book a more adventurous, deep-sea fishing trip to catch a blue marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo or tuna.9601280

Grand Cayman Island is a prime spot for fishing. Enjoy fishing with the family or book a more adventurous, deep-sea fishing trip to catch a blue marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo or tuna.

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Cayman Turtle Farm

Cayman Turtle Farm

More than 500,000 people visit Cayman Turtle Farm each year. It’s the Cayman Islands’ largest land-based tourist attraction. Jump in and swim with Green Sea Turtles and other colorful marine life in Turtle Lagoon; enjoy swimming and sliding down Turtle Twister Water Slide; and get a up-close and personal view of sandbar sharks, nurse sharks, tarpon and barracuda.9601280

More than 500,000 people visit Cayman Turtle Farm each year. It’s the Cayman Islands’ largest land-based tourist attraction. Jump in and swim with Green Sea Turtles and other colorful marine life in Turtle Lagoon; enjoy swimming and sliding down Turtle Twister Water Slide; and get a up-close and personal view of sandbar sharks, nurse sharks, tarpon and barracuda.

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Wreck of the Ten Sails Park

Wreck of the Ten Sails Park

Step back in time and visit the park dedicated to the Wreck of the Ten Sails. On February 8, 1794, a convoy of 10 ships -- on its way from Jamaica to the US and Britain -- wrecked on reef. Two hundred years later, Queen Elizabeth II visited the spot and dedicated a memorial plaque and park (pictured) to remember the lives lost as a result of the shipwreck.9601280

Step back in time and visit the park dedicated to the Wreck of the Ten Sails. On February 8, 1794, a convoy of 10 ships -- on its way from Jamaica to the US and Britain -- wrecked on reef. Two hundred years later, Queen Elizabeth II visited the spot and dedicated a memorial plaque and park (pictured) to remember the lives lost as a result of the shipwreck.

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Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park

Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park

Take a stroll through the lush Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, located off Frank Sound Road. While taking a nature walk, tourists may spot native wildlife, including chickatees, freshwater turtles, anole lizards and blue iguanas.9601280

Take a stroll through the lush Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, located off Frank Sound Road. While taking a nature walk, tourists may spot native wildlife, including chickatees, freshwater turtles, anole lizards and blue iguanas.

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Rum Point Beach

Rum Point Beach

Remote Rum Point Beach is located on the North Sound, along the northern coast of Grand Cayman. This beach has changing facilities, public toilets and showers on site and it’s a great spot for swimming. We suggest visitors grab a drink at Wreck Bar & Grill on a Sunday. Locals usually stop by in their boats, adding to the bar’s lively, but fun atmosphere.9601280

Remote Rum Point Beach is located on the North Sound, along the northern coast of Grand Cayman. This beach has changing facilities, public toilets and showers on site and it’s a great spot for swimming. We suggest visitors grab a drink at Wreck Bar & Grill on a Sunday. Locals usually stop by in their boats, adding to the bar’s lively, but fun atmosphere.